Fibre Drums

Drum body

The drum body is made of multiple layers of kraft paper and paperboard to form a shell. Different types of adhesives are used in the construction, each serving a specific function to enhance the strength of the shell. The drum body can be finished in plain form, inner laminated, outer laminated, or with lamination between the layers (sandwich). The drum body is tested to meet specific strength requirements.

Lids

The lids consist of a top and bottom lid, with the bottom lid usually fixed permanently to the drum. ABC has developed drums with removable top and bottom lids with special treatment suited for the explosives industry. ABC offers the following lid options:

Rings

The drums come with three rings, two of which are permanently fixed to the drum. The lock ring is removable to aid in opening the lid. The rings are made of galvanized steel, capable of withstanding long sea journeys without rusting.

Sizes manufactured

Specification	Details
Dia (Inches)	8”, 10”, 12”, 14”, 16”, 18”, 20”, 22”, 24” and 28”
Height (Inches)	8 to 70
Capacity (Space)	5 litres to 500 litres
Capacity (Weight)	5 Kgs to 650 Kgs

Options for fittings

Specification	Details
Lids (Top)	Plywood, Hardboard, MDF, Steel, and Plastic
Lids (Bottom)	Plywood, Hardboard, MDF, and Plastic
Lamination	Inner lamination, Outer lamination, and Sandwich lamination

Accessories

The following accessories are available for fitting in any drum

Accessory	Purpose	Industry
Steel handle	Lifting of heavy drums	Any industry
Lift belts	Lifting of heavy drums	Any industry
Steel wire protector	Prevent welding wire from damaging drum while unspooling	Welding wire
Nylon strap	Lift medium heavy drum	Any industry
Bottom hook	For strapping down spooled wire	Welding wire

Types of Drums Offered and Their Features

Feature / Type	Plain Fibre Drum	Outer Laminated Fibre Drum	Inner Laminated Fibre Drum	Sandwiched Aluminium Foil Layer Fibre Drum
Basic Protection	Minimal, sensitive to moisture	Protects drum exterior from weather, scratches, handling	Protects product interior from contamination & fibre contact	Protects product from moisture, oxygen, and light
Moisture Resistance	Poor	Good (outside only)	Good (inside surface)	Excellent (full barrier)
Oxygen & Light Barrier	None	None	Limited (depends on laminate type)	Excellent (due to aluminum foil)
Product Safety	Low – risk of fibre shedding, contamination	Moderate – contents still touch fibre	High – smooth, clean inner surface	Very High – foil ensures purity, no interaction
Shelf Life of Contents	Short	Moderate (depends on external conditions)	Long (protected from moisture/contamination)	Longest (moisture, oxygen & UV proof)
Chemical Resistance	Poor	Moderate (outer resistance only)	Good (inner coating protects contents)	Excellent (foil layer resists oils, solvents, volatiles)
Durability in Handling / Shipping	Low	High (stronger outside surface)	Moderate (inside only; outer still vulnerable)	Very High (combined strength + foil barrier)
Export Suitability	Low	Moderate (good for short shipping)	High (good for food, pharma)	Very High (ideal for long, humid, or overseas shipping)
Cost	Cheapest	Slightly higher	Higher than outer laminate	Highest (premium drum)
Eco-Friendliness	High (100% fibre, recyclable)	High (fibre + thin laminate)	High (fibre + thin laminate)	Moderate (foil recycling more complex, but fibre body still eco-friendly)
Best For	Dry, non-sensitive goods (powders, grains, seeds, low-value chemicals)	General chemicals, bulk powders, less moisture-sensitive goods	Food-grade materials, APIs, fine chemicals, hygroscopic powders	High-value, export-grade, light/moisture/oxygen sensitive products (pharma, nutraceuticals, dyes, specialty chemicals)

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